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A bowl of pulled pork carnitas with a few pieces of cilantro on top. And there is half of a piece of orange in the back.
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4.29 stars (7 reviews)

Easy Crockpot Carnitas

This crockpot carnitas recipe is so simple to make and packed with flavors. It is the perfect dinner dish that will satisfy the whole family.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time8 hours
Total Time8 hours 10 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free
Keyword: carnitas recipes, crockpot recipe, pulled pork recipe, slowcooker recipe
Servings: 8
Calories: 360kcal
Author: Shuang Shuang Liang

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 lb pork shoulder
  • 1/4 onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/3 cup fresh orange juice

Rub

  • 3 -4 tsp sea salt or to taste
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper or to taste
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 2 tsp chipotle powder
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp cumin

Instructions

  • Pat dry the pork shoulder with paper towels. Season with all the “rub” Ingredients and rub all over the pork then place in your crockpot.
  • Add Onion garlic and orange juice. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or cook on high for 4- 6 hours. Pull apart with a fork. The meat should be very tender easily fall apart.
  • Serve with your favorite Taco shells, or on top of burrito bowls.

Notes

Increase or decrease the ratio of seasoning depending on the amount of meat you are working with.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 360kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 102mg | Sodium: 477mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g